More of ‘The Voice’ Wales for S4C

S4C has announced that the Welsh version of ‘The Voice’ is to return…

Y Llais will be back on S4C in early 2026 and the search for Wales’ next big talent has begun with applications open now. The news is being announced as Rose Datta, winner of the first series, performed her new single, Gwerthfawr, to fans at yesterday’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr in Margam.

The single has been co-written for Rose as part of her prize by two household names in the Welsh music scene and beyond: singer-songwriter and West-End star Mared Williams, and producer/musician Nate Williams who has worked with global superstars such as Take That and Jamiroquai.

The first series provided a platform for a wealth of untapped talent, with clips from the series going viral on TikTok, and S4C and Y Llais’s social media pages getting 4.7 million viewing sessions.

Y Llais has proved a great success in attracting younger and new audiences to S4C, with more than half under 45 years old, and a third being non-Welsh speakers.

Rose Datta wins Y Llais – the Welsh language version of S4C’s The Voice

S4C’s Chief Content Officer, Llion Iwan:

“This primetime format offers fun, feel-good entertainment for the whole family, and we’re delighted that our viewers in Wales, and beyond, agree. We were blown away by the talent that we discovered during the first series of Y Llais, and we can’t wait to see who we’ll meet in the next round of blind auditions.”

Singers and would be contestants can now follow in Rose’s footsteps by submitting their application here: http://www.s4c.cymru/yllais

S4C’s Welsh language version is the 75th adaptation of the original format of The Voice and will be available to watch on S4C, S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer. Further information about the next series will follow. ITV Studios will handle international distribution.

Wil Kilsdonk, Head of The Voice Franchise at ITV Studios:

“During the first season, we were already hearing such wonderfully positive feedback from all corners of the country, and beyond. It’s truly a fantastic reward for the entire team that a second season is now on its way!”

The finalists for the 2025 series of The Voice Wales with the coaches / S4C